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#1643 of 1,823 schools in IN
Based on limited data
Lynwood Elementary
Elementary School · Msd Decatur Township · Indianapolis, IN
A Msd Decatur Township elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4640 Santa Fe Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46241
- Math 19% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lynwood Elementary score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lynwood Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,598
Median home value
$111,500
Median rent
$1,118/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
54.2%
Poverty rate
23.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46241; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Decatur Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Stout Field Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 629 | Compare → |
| Maplewood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–6 | 2.1 mi | 640 | Compare → |
| Valley Mills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–6 | 2.1 mi | 581 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Msd Decatur Township
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,193NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lynwood Elementary is listed in MSD Decatur Township; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lynwood Elementary
Lynwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Msd Decatur Township, serving approximately 673 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,643 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lynwood Elementary
What grades does Lynwood Elementary serve?
Lynwood Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Lynwood Elementary?
Lynwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 673 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynwood Elementary is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lynwood Elementary rank in IN?
Lynwood Elementary ranks #1,643 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Lynwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lynwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lynwood Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lynwood Elementary has 19% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is Lynwood Elementary a charter school?
No, Lynwood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lynwood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lynwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lynwood Elementary?
75.8% of students at Lynwood Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 673
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (317) 243-7559
- Area population (ZIP 46241)
- 32,943
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 30
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46241; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2023–24
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